Sand Stream (ability)
Effect
Sand Stream creates a sandstorm when the ability-bearer enters battle. The effect lasts 5 turns, unless it is cleared via Air Lock or Cloud Nine or replaced by another weather condition.
If multiple Pokémon with weather-generating abilities (Sand Stream, Drizzle, Drought or Snow Warning) enter the field on the same turn, each weather condition will activate consecutively, fastest Pokémon first. In other words, the resultant weather condition will be that of the slowest Pokémon.
Changes
Prior to Generation 6, Sand Stream lasts indefinitely upon activation.
Game descriptions
| Ruby/Sapphire FireRed/LeafGreen Emerald |
Summons a sandstorm. |
|---|---|
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The Pokémon summons a sandstorm in battle. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The Pokémon summons a sandstorm in battle. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The Pokémon summons a sandstorm in battle. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The Pokémon summons a sandstorm when it enters a battle. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The Pokémon summons a sandstorm when it enters a battle. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The Pokémon summons a sandstorm when it enters a battle. |
Other languages
| English | Sand Stream |
|---|---|
| Japanese | すなおこし (Suna Okoshi) |
| German | Sandsturm |
| French | Sable Volant |
| Italian | Sabbiafiume |
| Spanish | Chorro Arena |
| Korean | 모래날림 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 扬沙 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 揚沙 |
Pokémon with Sand Stream
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyranitar | — | Unnerve |
| Tyranitar Mega Tyranitar |
— | — |
| Hippopotas | — | Sand Force |
| Hippowdon | — | Sand Force |
| Gigalith | Sturdy | Sand Force |
Sand Stream as a hidden ability
No Pokémon have Sand Stream as a hidden ability.